toothpaste

noun

tooth·​paste ˈtüth-ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth

Examples of toothpaste in a Sentence

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This approach for an entirely clean routine spanning beauty and wellness categories from toothpaste to sunscreen has worked well for the brand. Emily Burns, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025 Cream cheese mints are refreshingly minty (without being toothpaste-y), with a creamy richness and a hint of tang from the cream cheese. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025 Use a pea-size amount of toothpaste More isn’t better here, because excessive toothpaste might trick you. Elizabeth Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2025 By now, limiting transfers is akin to putting the toothpaste back in the tube. Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 19 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toothpaste

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toothpaste was in 1832

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“Toothpaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothpaste. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

toothpaste

noun
tooth·​paste ˈtüth-ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth

Medical Definition

toothpaste

noun
tooth·​paste -ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth

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